I’ve finished up the Gingham Squares quilt! I quilted in organic straight lines, partly because I thought it would give a softer effect but mainly because I’ve done something to my back (which I hope is slowly getting better) and I couldn’t manage all the bending involved in my usual line marking. I’m not overly keen on how it’s turned out and, in future, I think I’ll stick with marked lines but I’m glad to have it finished and the polka dot print I used for the backing, makes me smile.
With this quilt I was wanting to make something Christmassy but not too Christmassy. I think it would go well with a country/vintage/scandi Christmas decor but could also be used as a sofa or bed throw or child’s quilt throughout the year. This quilt is is 60″ x 60″. The gingham is a Free Spirit quilting fabric, the white is a Bella Solid and the binding is a Quilting Plains red. I used Hobbs 80/20 Fusible wadding and Bottom Line thread.
Have you started thinking about Christmas yet?
Rebecca Lynne and I have been talking about Making Christmas 2013, so watch this space!
Happy Sewing!
RAINBOW HARE 
Catherine
So simple and so lovely — I want one! Your last pic deserves a place in a very nice magazine:-)
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Melody
Gorgeous
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Anna
I love it! You're right, it could definitely be a Christmas quilt, but it wouldn't look at all out of place in hue high house the rest of the year. Perfect! :)
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Annabella
So pretty and simply perfect. Hope your back improves soon. I wonder what you and RL are cooking up – trouble if my American friend is involved! ;-)
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Benta AtSLIKstitches
I love the free range quilting! A very Scandinavian quilt, yummy!
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Jodi B.
Absolutely darling. I love the gingham and dots.
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Vicki Posten
Am in love with the true red/white! So very sweet. YES…use this one year round for sure.
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Amira@littlemushroomcap
Ah, I love how simple quilt can look so beautiful! I love the gingham and love the last photo styling there… Thank you for linking up to littlemushroomcap's Weekend Do!
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Karen
That is a great quilt…love the gingham! The dots are a perfect backing :)
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Soma Acharya
I hope your back feels better soon. The quilt looks lovely!! Simple, beautiful and not to mention cozy!
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Nita
Lovely in its simplicity. :) The backing is perfect!
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Cloud CouCou
Very pretty, simple but effective. Definitely has that scandi feel, perfect for Christmas. I hope your back's fully recovered very soon :)
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junacreationsuk.blogspot.co.uk
This is gorgeous Janine, I love square patchwork quilts and the fresh, unfussyness of yours is beautiful. I love the backing you've used as well.
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Scrapatches
This is a lovely two color quilt. Sometimes simple designs are the simply the best … :)
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Kelly Young
I love the simplicity of this quilt. It's really pretty Janine!
:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
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Deborah
I'm playing catch up with my favorite blogs. Your work is amazing as usual!! I'm crazy about this gingham quilt!!!
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